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Title IX

What is Title IX?

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any program or activity including, but not limited to:

  • Educational programs or activities, e.g., student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, athletics, recreation and study abroad;
  • Admission and recruitment, e.g., financial aid, housing;
  • Medical services, including psychological counseling.

Unlawful Discriminatory Behaviors Under Title IX

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

Rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual exploitation and other forms of non-consensual sexual activity. 

STALKING

Repeatedly following, harassing, threatening or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication or social media. 

DATING VIOLENCE

Which can include emotional, verbal, and economic abuse without the presence of physical abuse. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Which can include emotional, verbal and economic abuse without the presence of physical abuse. 

RETALIATION

Adverse employment, academic or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations.

Reporting Prohibited Behavior

Members of the University community who believe that a Title IX violation may have occurred, should discuss their concerns and/or file a complaint with the following:

University Title IX Coordinator

Chris Harris
328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802 
814-867-0099 | [email protected] | affirmativeaction.psu.edu 

University Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Danny Shaha, Senior Director, Office of Student Conduct 
120 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802 
814-863-0342 | [email protected]

Penn State Lehigh Valley Title IX Resource Person

Dr. Denise O'Neill, Director of Enrollment Management
Room 144, Lehigh Valley campus 
610-285-5067 | [email protected] 

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100 Penn Square East, Suite 515, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-656-8541 | [email protected]

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